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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.07, 889.88 and 477.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.07, 889.88 and 477.89 is: 715.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.07 : 889.88 = 477.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.07/889.88 = 477.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.07x = 889.88 × 477.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.07x = 425,261.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,261.50/594.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.85

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